Psalm 49:16-20

Good News Translation

¹⁶ Don't be upset when someone becomes rich,
    when his wealth grows even greater;
¹⁷ he cannot take it with him when he dies;
    his wealth will not go with him to the grave.
¹⁸ Even if someone is satisfied with this life
    and is praised because he is successful,
¹⁹ he will join all his ancestors in death,
    where the darkness lasts forever.
²⁰ Our greatness cannot keep us from death;
    we will still die like the animals.